Cats, like humans, can suffer from inflammation and conjunctivitis. How can you help your pet and relieve his condition if you notice that his eyes are watery and swollen?
It is necessary
- - eye drops;
- - antibiotic ointment.
Instructions
Step 1
The first step is to contact your veterinarian. The fact is that inflammatory processes in the eyes of cats can have various causes. Most often, conjunctivitis is viral in nature and affects kittens or animals with weakened immune systems, but an adult healthy cat can get sick. In addition to viruses, conjunctivitis can be caused by an allergic reaction and chlamydia. In each individual case, the treatment should be individually selected, which is why it is necessary to consult a specialist for the initial diagnosis.
Step 2
Viral conjunctivitis is treated only in a veterinary clinic. The animal is injected with a special vaccine with antibiotics in combination with other drugs. After undergoing a course of such treatment, the cat must be vaccinated against the virus so that the disease does not return. In the event of an allergic reaction or protozoa infection, the doctor prescribes a treatment program that can be carried out at home. Be sure to get detailed advice on doses, frequency of medication, and duration of the entire course of treatment.
Step 3
Instill eye drops 3-4 times a day, since they dissolve rather quickly and are washed out of the eye with secretory fluids. And if you have been prescribed an ointment, it is necessary to put it in the conjunctival sac 1-2 times a day. Sometimes for complex treatment, additional administration of oral antibiotics is required. Also, do this only on the advice of your veterinarian.
